SPRING NEWSLETTER 2018

Vineyard News

The vines are awakening. We currently have "Bud Break" in Knights Valley. Our vines remain dormant, sleeping in slumber before they begin their revival for this growing season. Many of the surrounding Appellations have "Bud Break" before Knights Valley. Plenty of rainfall has stocked our reservoirs with water for this coming grow season, and with the added Spring showers, Lupus and California Poppies are springing up all over the Vineyard.

New Consultant Winemaker-Erin Green

Erin Green received a degree in Fermentation Science from UC Davis. Following graduation, she worked at Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, Vinwood Cellars, and in the early 1990s, was instrumental in the launch of the Napa Wine Company as Director of Winemaking. Erin assisted on several ultra-premium projects such as Bryant Family, Colgin Cellars, Martinelli Winery &Vineyards, and Pahlmeyer. From 2000-2012 she became Winemaker and Director of Winegrowing at Pahlmeyer and made their critically acclaimed wines through the 2010 vintage. Green returned to Sonoma County to become Consulting Winemaker for Martinelli Winery and Vineyards. She joined Ehret Family Winery as a consultant winemaker in the summer of 2015. "We are quite honored to have Erin consulting with us to make outstanding wines from our estate Bavarian Lion Vineyards in Knights Valley," owner Pierre Ehret remarked. "The exceptional 2015 wines truly showcase her talent and style."

2012 Estate Cab-New Release

Our 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Knights Valley, has aromas of red cherry, cocoa powder and mocha. The flavors invoke dark cherry and cassis with a touch of dark chocolate on the finish. Great structure with a smooth mid-palate. Drink over the next 5-10 years. Pair with an Aged Cheddar Cheese or perfect with a steak. A solid representation of our Flagship wine.

New member of the Ehret Family Winery Team

We are pleased to welcome Devon Ward to the Ehret Family Winery Team. She will be coordinating our social media communication to share, Vineyard news, information on our wines and more. Please join us in welcoming Devon.

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Upcoming Events in Sonoma County

The 72nd annual Apple Blossom Festival begins with parade on Saturday, followed by live music, food, crafts, children's games, art show, wine, and more! The fun carries on Sunday with the festival and the Blues Music Explosion, featuring headliner Terrie Odabi and bands from nearby and around the country.

Brimming with authentic small town pride, Petaluma's Butter and Egg Days Parade pays tribute to Petaluma's place in history as the "World's Egg Basket" and community's rich agricultural heritage. Originally created in the 1900s to promote Petaluma as part of National Egg Day, the parade has grown to more than 130 units attracting 30,000 people into downtown. This year's parade theme, "A Parade is Hatched," celebrates the 100th anniversary of National Egg Day held in 1918. Parade kicks off at noon. Festival includes beer gardens, kids area, live music and performances, shopping and eateries.

A time-honored tradition in Sonoma County and one of the oldest and largest continuously occurring events in Northern California, the Luther Burbank Rose Parade and Festival celebrates this year with a theme of Together We Rose on Saturday, May 19, 2018 in Downtown Santa Rosa. This year's theme acknowledges the impact of the devastating fire storms of 2017 which will become another historical moment in Santa Rosa's 150-year timeline. Award winning floats, marching groups, non-profit organizations, and school bands will fill the streets with themed entries as they honor Together We Rose and Santa Rosa's strength as a community.

After the parade, the fun continues with a festival in Downtown Santa Rosa. Enjoy family fun activities, music, and a variety of food booths.

The Parade is from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, and the Festival is from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.